Reference Guide on Medical

Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for routine X-ray examinations in Lorestan province, Iran

Background: In diagnostic radiology there are two reasons for measuring or estimating radiation doses to patients. Firstly measurements provide a means for setting and checking standards of good practice as an aid to the optimization of patient protection. Secondly estimates of the absorbed dose to tissue and organs in the patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 2382 patients were studied t...

An introductory guide to drug reference sources.

A huge number of drug reference sources exist. For the librarian new to the drug information field, choosing the appropriate source to answer a reference question can be difficult. This paper presents some common drug reference questions and some of the American, British, and Canadian tools best suited to answering them.

Ultrasound Measurement of Kidney Dimensions in Premature Neonates

Background Ultrasonography is a non-invasive and accurate diagnostic method to evaluate urinary system and its anomalies in the neonates. Kidney sonographic measurement can be used as an alternative method to estimate gestational age. The aim of this study was to measure kidney size in preterm neonates and to provide a guide reference for gestational age. <...

The Medical Library Association Guide to Data Management for Librarians

Altmetrics: A Practical Guide for Librarians, Researchers, and Academics, edited by Andy Tattersall.

Altmetrics: A Practical Guide for Librarians, Researchers and Academics , edited by Andy Tattersall, provides an overview of altmetrics and new methods of scholarly communication and how they can be applied successfully to provide evidence of scholarly contribution and improve how research is disseminated. The book, which draws on the expertise of leading figures in the field, strongly encourag...

Mixing and compatibility guide for commonly used aerosolized medications.

PURPOSE A mixing and compatibility guide for commonly used aerosolized medications was developed. SUMMARY Compatibility guides for injectable drugs are available as a reference for pharmacists, nurses, and medical personnel. These charts are commonly used in hospitals and other health care institutions and provide a quick, easy reference for compatibility of frequently used intravenous medica...